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Festival

Kishiwada Danjiri Festival 2026

Osaka’s most thrilling matsuri! Massive hand-carved 4-ton wooden shrines race at breakneck speeds through narrow city corners, guided by fearless roof dancers.

September 19 – 20, 2026
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Activities

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan

Japan’s premier Halloween spectacle! Encounter terrifying street zombies, immersive horror mazes, and exclusive nighttime shows across USJ.

September 11 – November 8, 2026
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Food

Tenshiba Oktoberfest 2026

Raise a giant stein in Tennoji Park’s grassy lawn with authentic German beers poured fresh from Bavarian brewers. Pair with giant sausages and lively oompah bands!

September 11 – October 4, 2026
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Performance

Dear Evan Hansen (Osaka Stage Production)

The Broadway smash hit comes to Osaka for an exclusive stage run! Grab your tickets for this deeply touching musical featuring iconic Broadway anthems.

September 10 – 21, 2026
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Food

TV Osaka Yatai Festival 2026 (Yatai Fes)

One of Osaka’s biggest food festivals! Over 70 stalls take over Osaka Castle Park serving sizzling gyoza, savory skewers, and craft beer pairings.

September 18 – 23, 2026
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Festival

5th Suito Kurawanka Fireworks 2026

Watch over 5,000 fireworks bursts light up the night along the Yodo River, with each shell celebrating a local birth. Stroll along buzzing riverbank stalls!

September 20, 2026
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Festival

Expo ’70 Park Summer Festival 2026

Bask under the iconic Tower of the Sun with vibrant night illuminations, craft beer gardens, and tasty food stalls on pleasant late-summer evenings.

September 4–6, 11–13, and 19–23, 2026
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Culture

7th Osaka Rakugo Festival 2026

Experience the comedic soul of Osaka through traditional comic storytelling! Top storytellers deliver belly-laugh tales using only a paper fan and quick-witted banter.

September 18 – 23, 2026
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Market

Shitennoji Autumn Higan-e & Flea Market

Visit Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple during the autumn equinox! Beyond sacred memorial rituals, the temple grounds host a massive flea market with 300+ antique stalls.

September 20 – 26, 2026
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Culture

Sumiyoshi Taisha Moon-Viewing Festival (Kangetsu-sai)

Under the full harvest moon, Shinto maidens perform elegant kagura dances atop the iconic arched bridge. Enjoy soulful waka recitations surrounded by flickering lantern glow.

September 25, 2026
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Culture

Hattori Foot Festival 2026 (Ashi Matsuri)

A quirky local gem dedicated to leg and foot health! Runners and travelers gather at Hattori Tenjingu to pray for blessed footwear charms and enjoy lively festival games.

September 27, 2026
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Music

Osaka Symphony Orchestra: 290th Regular Concert

Spend a relaxing afternoon at The Symphony Hall, one of Japan’s premier concert halls. Let majestic orchestral masterworks provide an inspiring musical escape.

September 28, 2026
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Performance

Kingdom II: Stage Adaptation

The epic historical manga leaps to the stage with thrilling battle choreography and dramatic orchestral scoring. Feel the heat of the Warring States era!

September 21 – 29, 2026
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Culture

Eshi 100 Exhibition 16 (Osaka)

Explore original pop art and illustrations from top Japanese illustrators interpreting modern Japanese aesthetics. Don’t miss limited exhibition goods!

September 19 – 27, 2026
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Culture

Vermeer & The Dutch Masters Exhibition

An extraordinary rare gathering of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces showcasing luminous handling light and quiet domestic intimacy across world-famous oil canvases.

July 18 – September 27, 2026
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Culture

1999 Exhibition: Millennium & Pop Culture

Step back to the turn of the millennium! Revisit vintage tech, early anime, and iconic Shibuya fashion from a pivotal year that shaped modern digital culture.

July 1 – September 27, 2026
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Activities

Solaniwa Yokai Festival

Osaka’s rooftop hot spring theme park transforms with creepy folklore monsters, haunted photo spots, and glowing bath waters. Soak in naturally mineralized onsen!

July 15 – September 30, 2026
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Culture

Aki Sasamoto: Life Laboratory

Immerse yourself in witty contemporary installations featuring interactive kinetic sculptures and quirky performances exploring everyday human habits.

August 1 – November 3, 2026
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Culture

Zenadth Kes: Torres Strait Islander Art

Experience the vibrant maritime cultures of the Torres Strait with woven ghost-net art, pearl-shell carvings, and sacred dance masks from northern Australia.

September 10 – December 15, 2026
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Culture

Kishida Ryusei at 135: Commemorative Retrospective

Mark 135 years since the birth of this Western-style master painter. Marvel at haunting Reiko portraits and realist still lifes in a comprehensive gallery showcase.

September 3, 2026 – January 31, 2027
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Culture

Bakusou Kyoudai Let’s & Go!! Pop-Up Shop

90s kids rejoice! Relive the peak Mini 4WD racing craze with custom racing kits, retro anime merchandise, and nostalgic exhibition displays.

September 1 – October 6, 2026